FLEX DUCT

This contract, identified by solicitation number SPMYM126Q4039 and titled “FLEX DUCT,” is a total small business set-aside awarded by the Defense Logistics Agency Maritime - Norfolk, with performance occurring at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia. The contract involves the procurement of two line items of flex-tube ducting, each 4.0 inches in diameter and 25 feet long, with a delivery schedule requiring fulfillment within six weeks of award under FOB Destination terms. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 332999 and follows commercial item procedures under FAR Part 12, with award based on a trade-off methodology emphasizing technical capability and price as the most significant factors, while also considering delivery performance and supplier risk history. The contract requires strict supply chain traceability, including documentation of manufacturer CAGE codes, part numbers, batch or lot numbers, and inspection records to prevent counterfeit components, in alignment with the DLA Counterfeit Detection and Avoidance Program. Packaging and labeling must conform to federal standards, clearly marking items with United States Government, Department of Defense identification, NSN, CAGE code, part number, and original contract number, with nonconforming packaging subject to government correction and potential contractor reimbursement. The contract incorporates a comprehensive suite of federal acquisition regulations, including labor standards, employment eligibility verification, whistleblower protections, paid sick leave requirements under Executive Order 13706, and minimum wage mandates under EO 14026. Security and cybersecurity obligations are significant, requiring compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding covered defense information, antiterrorism awareness training, personal identity verification of personnel, and prohibitions on telecom equipment from covered entities like Huawei or ZTE. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov with a valid UEI and possess a CAGE code; they must also report executive compensation and subcontract awards. Invoicing is exclusively through WAWF, with payment processed via the DoDAAC N50082, and all deliveries must be accompanied by full documentation including certificates of conformance, test reports, and traceability data. Inspection and acceptance authority resides solely with the Government, conducted at either origin or destination, and requires confirmation of conformance to specifications, absence of corrosion or defects, and verification of rebuild standards for refurbished items. The contract further mandates ethics and conduct compliance, prohibitions on trafficking in persons, and requirements for excess food donation, while incorporating alternate clauses for